Description

Job Details

Title: Young Adult Program Coordinator Created Date: 07/24/2014

Salary Range: $18.13-$23.31 Plus Benefits Revision Date: 03/21/2024

Reports to: Special Programs Manager FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Supervises: None Hours per Week Expected: 40

Full/Part-time: Full-time 

Age Requirement: Must be 21-27 years of age 

Purpose of this Position: 

The Young Adult Program Coordinator plans, organizes, and facilitates thirty-six events in the year specifically for the young adults (18-25) in the S.T.A.R. program. This position will also need to engage members, facilitate groups, participate in community events/meetings, and market the program as a peer. This position is based out of our 2502 E Washington Street Phoenix STAR building and will require travel to each of the three centers (within Maricopa County) to work with members. This position will require the coordinator to drive a 12-passenger van for some field trips during an 8-4 pm shift during the weekdays. There are also 2-3 special events each month that are usually held on Friday evenings or Saturdays. On 1-2 occasions per year, there is potential for out-of-county events.

Requirements

Essential Functions:

· Research, negotiate, and create at least 3 special events per month

· Event planning includes: creating fliers, organizing member reservations, coordinating transportation for members, shopping, decorating, documenting all purchases, transporting members, and coordinating with S.T.A.R. centers and/or clinical teams

· Create a calendar of groups and field trips for each center that you will facilitate beyond the special events

· Facilitate members participating in community events 

· Communicate with members via phone, email, and social media while maintaining healthy boundaries

· Engage and grow participation within the S.T.A.R. Young Adult Program in the community.

· Utilize transportation companies and Credible systems 

· Transporting members to events or field trips in the company 12 passenger vans

· Understand and work within the department's budget

· Work with management at each center to be actively involved at the center

· Ensure events, groups, and outings are in line with the vision and mission of S.T.A.R.

· Represent STAR at young adult community and provider meetings at clinics, conferences, and other special events

· Other duties as required:

· Assist with 1-3 Fun Bunch events per month

· Complete monthly summaries of YAP member activities

· Create weekly reports summarizing member activities and events

· Make outreach calls to new members or inactive members

· Organize and attend staffing for members

· Coordinate with case managers/guardians

· Facilitate a weekly yap group

Company Driver? x Yes q No

Safety Sensitive? x Yes q No

Transports Clients? x Yes q No

Physical Requirements

Regularly Frequently Occasionally Rarely

Sitting q x q q

Standing x q q q

Walking x q q q

Climbing/Balancing q q x q

Reaching – with Arms & Hands q x q q

Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling q q x q

Talking x q q q

Hearing x q q q

Feeling/Touching x q q q

Vision (Close, Peripheral, Depth, Ability to Adjust Focus) x q q q

Lifting up to 10 lbs x q q q

Lifting 10-25 lbs q x q q

Lifting 25-50 lbs q q x q

Lifting more than 50 lbs q q q x 

Education

GED or High School Diploma x Required / q Preferred

Experience:

1-2 years of behavioral health experience q Required / x Preferred

1 year event planning and marketing q Required / x Preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

· Knowledge of public behavioral health programs and services

· Excellent time management, organization and communication skills

· Must be comfortable with networking and marketing the program

· Excellent recovery focused, strengths-based motivational approach 

· Friendly and outgoing

· Able to work independently and as part of a team

· Basic computer skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

· Enjoys planning events

Professional Certifications & Licenses:

None q Required / q Preferred

Other requirements:

Self-identify as a Peer by the InterNational Association of Peer Supporters (iNAPS) 

or Mental Health America definition and/or have (or have had a history) of a 

Mental Health/Behavioral Health or Substance Use/Abuse Diagnosis

(Bona Fide Occupational Qualification) q Required / x Preferred

Peer Certification q Required / x Preferred

At least 21 years of age, but not older than 27 years of age for this position (Bona Fide Occupational Qualification) x Required / q Preferred

Valid AZ Driver’s License x Required / q Preferred

CPR/First Aid Certification q Required / x Preferred

Criminal Background Verification x Required / q Preferred

Covid-19 Vaccine x Required / q Preferred

Pre-Hire and Random Drug/Alcohol Screening x Required / q Preferred

Personal Vehicle x Required / q Preferred